Dyslexia Early Screening Test-Second Edition (DEST-2)

R. Nicolson  & A. Fawcett.

The Dyslexia Early Screening Test - Second Edition (DEST-2) battery contains screening tests of attainment and ability. These determine whether a young child is experiencing difficulty in areas known to be affected in dyslexia. An 'at risk' score for dyslexia determines whether further in-depth testing should be undertaken. A profile of skills provides valuable information that can be used to guide in-school support.

The DEST-2 consists of 12 subtests:

• Rapid naming
• Bead threading
• Phonological discrimination
• Postural stability
• Rhyme/Alliteration
• Forwards digit span
• Digit naming
• Letter naming
• Sound order
• Shape copying
• Corsi frog

• Vocabulary (group/individual).

The DEST-2 replaces the bestselling Dyslexia Early Screening Test (DEST) and includes two additional subtests, clinical research data, a new 'at risk' category and scoring software.

Norms:

Sample of children in the UK